“Why We Sleep” is an outstanding popular science masterpiece penned by Dr. Matthew Walker, a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and the director of the Center for Human Sleep Science. The book is a comprehensive, decades-long research effort aimed at unveiling the mystery behind one of the most vital yet neglected aspects of human life: sleep. By combining neuroscientific knowledge with real-world data, the author demonstrates that sleep is not wasted time, but a vital biological mechanism for sustaining life. Upon its release, the work quickly became a New York Times global bestseller and transformed the mindset of millions of readers.
The most valuable point of the work lies in how Dr. Matthew Walker exposes the horrific effects of sleep deprivation on both physical and mental health, from memory decline and premature aging to dangerous chronic diseases.Not stopping at warnings, the book delivers immense practical value by providing readers with specific, scientific solutions to improve and optimize their nightly sleep. Through a captivating, easy-to-understand, and deeply passionate writing style, the author turns complex biomedical theories into an invaluable healthy living handbook to help us elevate our quality of life and extend longevity.
- Title: Why We Sleep
- Author: Matthew Walker
- Publishers: Lao động
- Year Of Publication: 2019